[there are a few pen taps, then a long, long pause as she thinks things over].. A few days ago, Henry had .. the idea that we should say something for the departed.
Lucius, you did a wonderful job of honoring those who died. And I thought, perhaps.. we should do it again. Hold a wake for those we've lost since.. since then.
If no one minds..
I would like to say something, this time. I just hope I can do it well.[another long pause, then a deep breath is recorded before the following is written]Love and loyalty are not things that can be stopped by death. These bonds we have that tie us to each other last forever, and nothing can sever them. Our bodies are just vessels.. our spirits and souls never fade. Those who died are with us even now; I'm certain of that.
They are watching us smile, watching us cry, watching us try and cope with everything that has happened.. and they are with us, by our sides, every step of the way. They will continue to support us, as they have always supported us, and as we have always supported them.
There is nothing we can do but face forward and keep walking; we must be strong for them. But we can and should hold their memories close to our hearts, and honor them for their loss and their sacrifice. We will never let that light go out.
And I'm certain they know we love them. They know, no matter what happens, we will never, ever forget.
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